幻まぼろしを追おう

expression, godan verb (-u)

chase illusions; pursue a fantasy

Used for futilely chasing something unattainable, like a dream or phantom. Often carries a literary or slightly dramatic tone.

• 彼かれは一いっ生しょう、幻まぼろしを追おうような生いき方かたをした。

  He lived his life as if chasing illusions.

• 幻まぼろしを追おうよりも、現げん実じつを見みつめなさい。

  Instead of chasing fantasies, face reality.